The City of Hammond is hosting a grand opening of the Dowling Park Complex on Friday, Oct. 30 from noon to 3 p.m. A short program will take place at 1 p.m., with a ribbon cutting to follow. Refreshments will be provided. The complex features baseball, softball and soccer fields, a tennis court and a 1.8 mile walking trail surrounding …
Ground-breaking for a new Affordable Housing Development
Local, state and federal officials today joined investment and development partners to celebrate the ground breaking of Flagstone Village –the newest affordable housing development in Hammond, Indiana. Flagstone Village is being developed by Homestead Enterprise Housing (HEH), which was also the developer for each of the previous four phases. HEH is the non-profit instrumentality of Hammond Housing Authority (“HHA”), using …
Heather Garay Appointed to Board of Public Works
Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. announces Heather Garay has been appointed to serve on the Board of Public Works for the City of Hammond. Ms. Garay will replace Edward Krusa who has served on the Board since May 2014. The Board of Public Works is responsible for the public safety and control of the public rights-of-way which includes digging requests, …
Mayor McDermott Comments on Cell Phone Safety for Children
Hammond Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. is asking parents to talk with their children about safe and smart cell phone safety. With the increasing number of children using cell phones, especially children under 12, it is imperative they know when and where to use their phones. When used appropriately, a cell phone keeps kids in touch with you and the …
Find Your Polling Location for the November 3rd Elections
Need help finding where to vote on November 3rd? Use our interactive map. Just enter your address and click on the marker to see what precinct you’re in and where your polling location is located. Links: Desktop Version Mobile Version
Contractors Testing Schedule Modified for December
We will not be testing on December 7, 2015, however, the Building Contractors Meeting will still be held at 6:00p.m. on Monday, December 7, 2015. The new examination date is Monday, November 30, 2015 at 10:00a.m. All applications for either the examination or the meeting will need to be turned in no later than Monday, November 23, 2015. Please contact …
Sanitation Department Columbus Day Schedule
The Sanitation Department will not be working on Monday, October 12th in observance of Columbus Day. Monday through Friday’s garbage pick-up for that week will be one day late. We will be working on Saturday, October 17th.
Hammond Community Corporation 2015 Grant Application Now Available
The City of Hammond for the social betterment of the community formed the Hammond Community Corporation in 1997. The organization is designed to grant financial assistance to Hammond not-for-profit organizations to enrich the quality of life in our community. The Hammond Community Corporation was originally funded by money donated from the Empress Casino-Hammond (now known as Horseshoe Casino – Hammond). …
Hammond Sewers Vandalized, Deliberately Filled with Hot Asphalt
The Hammond Sewer Department was recently called to the 7000 block of Marshall on a home back-up issue. Upon inspection of the sewer in the alley, it was determined that an individual or individuals had intentionally poured hot asphalt down the manholes. In some areas of the 15 inch sewer, it was 80% full of asphalt. Two-70ft sections of the …
Garbage pick-up will be one day late in observance of Labor Day
The Hammond Public Works, Sanitation will not be working Monday, September 7th, 2015 in observance of Labor Day. Monday through Friday’s scheduled garbage pick-up will be one day late. We will be working on Saturday, September 12th, 2015.